Diana Boggia has a masters degree in education and writes about all kinds of parenting issues.

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By Diana Boggia

Diana Boggia has a masters degree in education with licensure in preschool, elementary and special education. She taught children with multiple disabilities for 15 years and has been working with parents (families) with behavioral concerns for more
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Diana Boggia has a masters degree in education with licensure in preschool, elementary and special education. She taught children with multiple disabilities for 15 years and has been working with parents (families) with behavioral concerns for more than 23 years. She develops individualized strategies to build self esteem and diminish negative, attention-seeking behaviors for each child to be successful in achieving remarkable results. Throughout her work with parents Diana has developed a program that includes hands-on materials encompassing limit-setting, developing structure with schedules, teaching time management, increasing listening skills and parenting with incentives, rather than threats. These successful strategies have changed the dynamics of many families who were struggling with their child¹s behaviors.

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Oct. 1, 2012
12:01 a.m.

There are several key components which help to pave a smooth pathway for learning and homework success. Homework can be viewed with reluctance by both students and parents. Generally, when we dread doing something, it takes longer, requires a bigger effort, and results in mediocrity. When we are excited and proceed with enthusiasm, the results are far superior. So, why not do an attitude adjustment and give you child the simple supports he needs to be successful. Review your parenting style to change your family dynamics. Communicate with enthusiasm when you talk about school and homework projects. Help to organize materials as well as schedules with due dates for tests and projects, as children aren’t naturally born with an organizational skill-set. Determine the best time for your child to do work, preferably when you are available to assist and encourage. School is your child’s life work. Set him up for success, and show him how far he can go. Read more in my column Building life-long helpful school habits.